Re: Re: OT: Hard mass in one breast

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I would check it after your period. I had a hard lump when I was 16. When I

went to see the breast specialist, she said that many women get them before

their periods. I was very worried and had her try to aspirate it, because she

said that if it were just a cyst, then that would do it. Nothing came out, so I

had surgery. It turned out that I have fiborcystic breasts and one of them had

just became irritated, or something like that. It was pretty scary.

This is one situation where I would definitely see a specialist if it isn't gone

after your period.

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Jack 8/07/02

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From: Anita Durney <mydurney@...>

I just had a shower where I usually give myself a breast exam. I have a hard

lump of a mass larger than a pea and fletter in shape.

Should I wait for my next period to come and go or should I go for a digital

mamogram or thermogram? I have lost track of my period, but have one coming

soon.

Anita

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It's to the right of my right nipple about an inch away.

Anita

LJL <laura6307@...> wrote:

Anita, where is the lump?

>

> I just had a shower where I usually give myself a breast exam. I

have a hard lump of a mass larger than a pea and fletter in shape.

>

> Should I wait for my next period to come and go or should I go

for a digital mamogram or thermogram? I have lost track of my period,

but have one coming soon.

>

> Anita

>

>

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I've never had anything but a manual exam though my gp has been after me since I

turned 40 three years ago. I'm so afraid of a benign situation being blown into

something much worse. I got a postcard in the mail for digital mamography. never

heard of that before.

Thanks,

Anita

SaraShaughnessy@... wrote:

I would check it after your period. I had a hard lump when I was 16. When I

went to see the breast specialist, she said that many women get them before

their periods. I was very worried and had her try to aspirate it, because she

said that if it were just a cyst, then that would do it. Nothing came out, so I

had surgery. It turned out that I have fiborcystic breasts and one of them had

just became irritated, or something like that. It was pretty scary.

This is one situation where I would definitely see a specialist if it isn't gone

after your period.

--

Sara

Proud Mama to

Colin 12/07/99

Jack 8/07/02

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From: Anita Durney <mydurney@...>

I just had a shower where I usually give myself a breast exam. I have a hard

lump of a mass larger than a pea and fletter in shape.

Should I wait for my next period to come and go or should I go for a digital

mamogram or thermogram? I have lost track of my period, but have one coming

soon.

Anita

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Think of your breast as a clock face. Describe the location according to a

time on the clock - e.g. 7 o'clock, 9 o'clock. Just to give a better idea

of location. Are you still nursing? Is it mobile - can you move it around

gently or is it fixed? Is there any discharge from the nipple?

Try not to worry, Anita. I realise it is scary, but statistically the vast

majority of lumps turn out to be innocuous. They are far too fond of

charging in and operating when watchful waiting might be better. If you do

get it checked out by a doctor, I would opt for thermography if possible.

Don't add to your radiation load.

Keep us posted.

Love, light and peace,

Sue

> Re: Re: OT: Hard mass in one breast

>

>

> It's to the right of my right nipple about an inch away.

> Anita

>

> LJL <laura6307@...> wrote:

> Anita, where is the lump?

>

>

> >

> > I just had a shower where I usually give myself a breast exam. I

> have a hard lump of a mass larger than a pea and fletter in shape.

> >

> > Should I wait for my next period to come and go or should I go

> for a digital mamogram or thermogram? I have lost track of my period,

> but have one coming soon.

> >

> > Anita

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Travel

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Rolf. About a month ago I was experiencing tenderness in the same place.

I take a lot of physical blows from my 5 year old autistic son Henry, and

sometimes I get elbowed or kneed in the breast when lying in bed. Many times

when I'm drifting, I am awakened by a painful fall by him on my body.

Maybe it's flaring up again because my period is coming. Part of me wants to

go for a thermography or a digital mammography, but I the other part is hesitant

and I'm sure you know why.

Anita

Rolf Martens <rolf.martens@...> wrote:

Anita,

According to a new theory in medicine which I'm convinced is

correct, though I still know only little about its details, such

lumps are due to the body's response to a shock or conflict,

a sort of repair program.

As far as I understand, the lump will go away, and quicker if

you find out what was its cause. And surgery should be avoided;

it will only do harm.

There's a homepage in English for the New Medicine at:

http://www.newmedicine.ca/ It has an address for questions too.

Rolf M.

At 19:15 2006-03-18 +0000, you (sarashaughnessy@...)

wrote:

>I would check it after your period. I had a hard lump when I was

>16. When I went to see the breast specialist, she said that many women

>get them before their periods. I was very worried and had her try to

>aspirate it, because she said that if it were just a cyst, then that would

>do it. Nothing came out, so I had surgery. It turned out that I have

>fiborcystic breasts and one of them had just became irritated, or

>something like that. It was pretty scary.

>

>This is one situation where I would definitely see a specialist if it

>isn't gone after your period.

>

>--

>Sara

>Proud Mama to

>Colin 12/07/99

>Jack 8/07/02

>

>

>-------------- Original message --------------

>From: Anita Durney <mydurney@...>

>I just had a shower where I usually give myself a breast exam. I have a

>hard lump of a mass larger than a pea and fletter in shape.

>

> Should I wait for my next period to come and go or should I go for a

> digital mamogram or thermogram? I have lost track of my period, but have

> one coming soon.

>

> Anita

>

>

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[Guest guest]

No discharge from the nipple. If you were facing the breast, it would be at nine

o'clock. I haven't nursed in 4 years. It's shaped like a disc and seems to have

movement. I'm torn between the digital mammography and a thermography and don't

know yet if either is covered by my insurance.

Thanks,

Anita

mum2mishka <mum2mishka@...> wrote:

Think of your breast as a clock face. Describe the location according to a

time on the clock - e.g. 7 o'clock, 9 o'clock. Just to give a better idea

of location. Are you still nursing? Is it mobile - can you move it around

gently or is it fixed? Is there any discharge from the nipple?

Try not to worry, Anita. I realise it is scary, but statistically the vast

majority of lumps turn out to be innocuous. They are far too fond of

charging in and operating when watchful waiting might be better. If you do

get it checked out by a doctor, I would opt for thermography if possible.

Don't add to your radiation load.

Keep us posted.

Love, light and peace,

Sue

> Re: Re: OT: Hard mass in one breast

>

>

> It's to the right of my right nipple about an inch away.

> Anita

>

> LJL <laura6307@...> wrote:

> Anita, where is the lump?

>

>

> >

> > I just had a shower where I usually give myself a breast exam. I

> have a hard lump of a mass larger than a pea and fletter in shape.

> >

> > Should I wait for my next period to come and go or should I go

> for a digital mamogram or thermogram? I have lost track of my period,

> but have one coming soon.

> >

> > Anita

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Travel

> > Find great deals to the top 10 hottest destinations!

> >

> >

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I spoke to my mom whom has had Breast cancer twice. She has always informed me

her lumps NEVER were painfull. Hope maybe that helps

amy

Re: OT: Hard mass in one breast

Anita, I'm not sure how reliable this info is... but I remember

hearing that pain or tenderness in the area usually (not always)

indicates there is NOT a problem. Kind of like morning sickness is

correlated with less incidence of miscarriage. I don't think that

should influence your decision on what to do, but it might put your

mind a bit more at ease while you weigh things.

Though I've never found any lumps, my breasts are almost always sore

the week before my period... I've gone through phases of this all my

life. Vitamin E can help with the tenderness.

>

> Thanks Rolf. About a month ago I was experiencing tenderness in the

same place. I take a lot of physical blows from my 5 year old autistic

son Henry, and sometimes I get elbowed or kneed in the breast when

lying in bed. Many times when I'm drifting, I am awakened by a painful

fall by him on my body.

>

[Guest guest]

I can remember hearing or reading that somewhere too. Thanks for sharing that

with me. I think I'll wait for my period to come and go before I make any

decisions about testing.

Anita

<moregymplz@...> wrote:

Anita, I'm not sure how reliable this info is... but I remember

hearing that pain or tenderness in the area usually (not always)

indicates there is NOT a problem. Kind of like morning sickness is

correlated with less incidence of miscarriage. I don't think that

should influence your decision on what to do, but it might put your

mind a bit more at ease while you weigh things.

Though I've never found any lumps, my breasts are almost always sore

the week before my period... I've gone through phases of this all my

life. Vitamin E can help with the tenderness.

>

> Thanks Rolf. About a month ago I was experiencing tenderness in the

same place. I take a lot of physical blows from my 5 year old autistic

son Henry, and sometimes I get elbowed or kneed in the breast when

lying in bed. Many times when I'm drifting, I am awakened by a painful

fall by him on my body.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for sharing your mom's experience; it is helpful.

Anita

mike and amy haskett <mikeandamy@...> wrote:

I spoke to my mom whom has had Breast cancer twice. She has always informed me

her lumps NEVER were painfull. Hope maybe that helps

amy

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Anita,

I have been following this thread and I just have to speak up... my best

friend had a lump like this in her breast and it hurt. The doctor told

her it was nothing, and to " let him worry about it. " Thank God she did

not listen! She got a second opinion, and it was cancer! PLEASE do not

mess around with something like this... It is probably nothing, but just

think of what could happen if you wait. Please go check it out, at

least.

My friend is now 5 years cancer-free, by the way. Just please don't let

this go for long.

Beth

[Guest guest]

Wow! That's a reality check. I do tend to minimize my own problems. My husband

isn't comfortable with this either. I guess it wouldn't hurt to have sonogram. I

have been advised to have it checked by a few people. That's probably what I

will end up doing after my next period. Thank you.

Anita

Tarbelldog@... wrote:

Anita,

I have been following this thread and I just have to speak up... my best

friend had a lump like this in her breast and it hurt. The doctor told

her it was nothing, and to " let him worry about it. " Thank God she did

not listen! She got a second opinion, and it was cancer! PLEASE do not

mess around with something like this... It is probably nothing, but just

think of what could happen if you wait. Please go check it out, at

least.

My friend is now 5 years cancer-free, by the way. Just please don't let

this go for long.

Beth

[Guest guest]

The mass is still there, but less painful. I am aware of it all day and can't

stop thinking about it. There is absolutely no breast cancer in my family that I

am aware of, though they say that makes no difference. I am still waiting for my

period and can't for the life of me remember when I last had it. My husband

seems to think I have missed a month. Is that a bad sign?

I decided I should have a sonogram, but I have recently lost my lifelong GP

(due to insurance changes) and need a prescription for it. I really hate

starting all over again. Even though she was as allopathic as they come, she

understood me and respected my feelings. Thanks for checking in on me Janlucy.

Anita

janlucymarriott <janlucymarriott@...> wrote:

Hello Anita,

How are you feeling?

I just wanted to re-inforce Sue's email comments here as I feel that

she has made the best response. Don't overload your radiation load.

Most lumps are just that. Lumps. I had a few in my time but was

too scared to do anything about it. They occured around the time of

ovulation. It is hard to know what to do, isn't it.

JanLucy

> > >

> > > I just had a shower where I usually give myself a breast exam.

I

> > have a hard lump of a mass larger than a pea and fletter in

shape.

> > >

> > > Should I wait for my next period to come and go or should I

go

> > for a digital mamogram or thermogram? I have lost track of my

period,

> > but have one coming soon.

> > >

> > > Anita

> > >

> > >

> > > ---------------------------------

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[Guest guest]

How would I go about decreasing my radiation load. I suppose I could treat

myself to a neutralizing bath of salt and baking soda. I could stay off my

computor, but I don't think I'll last long without it. I've been at it for less

than two years and I'm totally addicted. Any suggestions?

Anita

Hello Anita,

How are you feeling?

I just wanted to re-inforce Sue's email comments here as I feel that

she has made the best response. Don't overload your radiation load.

Most lumps are just that. Lumps. I had a few in my time but was

too scared to do anything about it. They occured around the time of

ovulation. It is hard to know what to do, isn't it.

JanLucy

> > >

> > > I just had a shower where I usually give myself a breast exam.

I

> > have a hard lump of a mass larger than a pea and fletter in

shape.

> > >

> > > Should I wait for my next period to come and go or should I

go

> > for a digital mamogram or thermogram? I have lost track of my

period,

> > but have one coming soon.

> > >

> > > Anita

> > >

> > >

> > > ---------------------------------

> > > Travel

> > > Find great deals to the top 10 hottest destinations!

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